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U.S. and EU Tariff Agreement Pleases Equipment Manufacturing Industry

The U.S. and EU have reached an agreement to return to pre-2018 trade policies which will keep tariffs from being placed on steel and aluminum.

Steel is a key material used in heavy equipment manufacturing; the tariffs placed a large cost burden on many manufacturers.

Engineering & Manufacturing

Volvo CE Develops Autonomous, Battery-Electric Wheel Loader Prototype from LEGO Model

Volvo Construction Equipment

The LX03 has been developed as a modular concept and shares its driveline with the L25 Electric, making it a zero-emission machine with a runtime of up to 8 hours depending on its application.

The prototype LX03 with the LEGO® Technic Concept Wheel Loader ZEUX which inspired its creation.

Electrification is Becoming Mainstream, but There is Still a Place for Engines

John Deere Power Systems

Improvements in technology have increased the use of electrification but there will remain a need for engines in many applications.

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Pneumatic Tires for Scrapers

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)

The invention of pneumatic tires improved maneuverability of scrapers and other construction equipment, particularly in soft ground conditions.

The first scraper to be equipped with pneumatic tires is pulled by an Allis-Chalmers crawler tractor in California’s Imperial Valley in August 1932.

Batteries, Capacitors

Freudenberg Providing Batteries for MacLean Electric Mining Equipment

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies - NOK

MacLean will use several of Freudenberg's XMP76P battery sub-packs in series to provide energy levels of more than 106 kWh.

Fst Mac Lean 975 Battery Power6

Market Analysis

November 2021 Equipment Market Outlook

Slower growth trends are ahead, but heavy equipment demand is expected to remain positive in the coming quarters and into 2022.

Slower Growth Trends Likely in Coming Months

BMZ On-Board Chargers

The on-board chargers convert the alternating current from the charging station into direct current and provide communication between the vehicle and charging station.

Obc Charger 1 35 Kw 19

Komatsu Introduces WA480-8 Yard Loader for Versatility Across Multiple Applications

Komatsu America Corp.

The Komatsu WA480-8 yard loader can be adapted for use in infrastructure, forestry and non-residential construction applications.

Wa480 8 Yard Loader

ClearFlame Engine Technologies Receives New Financing to Accelerate Decarbonization of Engines

ClearFlame Engine Technologies

The company has secured financing from John Deere and other sources to help accelerate its technology enabling use of ethanol and other low-carbon fuels in diesel engine platforms.

Testing of the ClearFlame technology has shown performance and efficiency equal to that of a traditional diesel engine.

Amrep Releases Rear Load Refuse Truck

The rear load design makes it easy for crews to load by hand, and is composed of Hardox to ensure durability.

Amrep Rear Load

OEM Industry News Briefs: Daimler Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Approved for Road Use

Daimler Trucks has received a license from the German authorities for road use of its hydrogen truck, Cummins joins two climate action groups ahead of COP26 and more news you may have missed.

The hydrogen fuel cell powered Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck is now approved for road testing in Germany.

Will Automotive Help Off-Highway Cut Costs of Electrified Components?

Interact Analysis

Alastair Hayfield, Senior Research Director at Interact Analysis, evaluates how development of batteries and other electronic components for automotive are bringing down their costs for use in off-highway equipment.

Battery prices are expected to decline at a rate of 7-10% per year out to 2030 due to their growing use in automotive applications.

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